📍 Showing holidays for Brazil (Brasília). Dates for Islamic holidays are approximate — actual dates depend on moon sighting. Click any date to view full day information.
JAN
1
New Year's Day (Confraternização Universal)
Confraternização Universal. Celebrated nationwide with fireworks in Rio de Janeiro and major cities.
🌐 National
FEB
16
Carnival Monday (Carnaval)
Unofficial but widely observed. Brazil shuts down for 4 days — the biggest festival in the world.
🌐 National
FEB
17
Carnival Tuesday
Most festive day of Carnival. The samba school parades in Rio reach their peak.
🌐 National
FEB
18
Ash Wednesday (half day)
End of Carnival. Half-day public observance.
🌐 National
APR
3
Good Friday (Sexta-feira Santa)
National public holiday. Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus.
🌐 National
APR
21
Tiradentes Day (Dia de Tiradentes)
Honors Joaquim José da Silva Xavier ('Tiradentes'), martyr of the Brazilian independence movement, executed in 1792.
🌐 National
MAY
1
Labour Day (Dia do Trabalhador)
International Workers' Day. Public holiday with workers' demonstrations and parades.
🌐 National
JUN
4
Corpus Christi (Corpo de Deus)
Catholic feast celebrating the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. 60 days after Easter.
🌐 National
SEP
7
Independence Day (Dia da Independência)
Celebrates Brazil's declaration of independence from Portugal on September 7, 1822, by Dom Pedro I.
🌐 National
OCT
12
Our Lady of Aparecida (Nossa Senhora Aparecida)
Patron saint's day of Brazil. Major Catholic celebration and national public holiday.
🌐 National
NOV
2
All Souls' Day (Finados)
Day of the Dead (Dia de Finados). Day to remember and pray for deceased relatives, visiting cemeteries.
🌐 National
NOV
15
Republic Proclamation Day (Proclamação da República)
Commemorates the proclamation of the Brazilian Republic on November 15, 1889.
🌐 National
NOV
20
Black Consciousness Day (Dia da Consciência Negra)
National holiday since 2023, honoring Zumbi dos Palmares and Afro-Brazilian heritage and culture.
🌐 National
DEC
25
Christmas Day (Natal)
Public holiday nationwide. Celebrated with family gatherings, Christmas trees, and Papai Noel.
🌐 National